Also Known As:
Lanoh Jengjeng, Jengjeng
Dialects & Varieties
- Jengjeng
- Kobak
- Sabüm
- Semnam
- Yir
East and Southeast Asia
Bradley, David. 2007. "East and Southeast Asia." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 349-424. London & New York: Routledge.
Endangered
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~350
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speakers
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Ethnic or community population
~350
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
Close contact and intermarriage with adjacent Kensiu, Jehai and Temiar; speakers accommodate readily to other Aslian languages. All speakers also speak Malay, and many use Temiar as a lingua franca.
Location and Context
Countries
Malaysia
Location Description
Northwest peninsular, north of Kota Tampin
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Malay, Temiar
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
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